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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 335.27 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 335.27 and 143.39 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 335.27 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/335.27 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 335.27 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 48,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,073.65/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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